The pair then knelt together within a huge spotlight, while the Jesus figure touched Kanye's shoulders. The show also featured the star lying on what looked like the precipice of a mountain, and on his back on the stage floor.

His fiancé Kim Kardashian showed her support at the concert in New York City, tweeting to fans after the gig: "Last night's show was insane!!! So proud! Sold out Madison Square Garden!!! #Yeezus"